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Markets Picks This Weekend – May 21-22: So Many Markets, So Little Time!

Saturday, May 21, 2011 Brooklyn Craft Central’s Shop the Archway: Markets of New York City is a proud sponsor of this wonderful artisan...

Karen Seiger

May 18, 20113 min read

This Weekend’s Market Picks: May 14-15, 2011

Saturday: 9th Avenue International Food Festival: I love that they feature local shops and merchants in this street fair, and proceeds...

Karen Seiger

May 13, 20111 min read

Openings and Special Events This Weekend at the Markets (May 7-8)

Spring Handmade Cavalcade: So much crafty talent in one place! Don’t miss this event from The {NewNew} Etsy Artisans Group! (This...

Karen Seiger

May 6, 20111 min read

Photos of the Day – September 28, 2010: Jennifer Toledo and Wild Rose

In a large section at the back of the Greenflea is Wild Rose, a wonderland of dreamy, ornate, white furniture. High Victorian meets...

Karen Seiger

Sep 28, 20101 min read

So Many Markets This Weekend! Which Ones Will You Visit?!

Fall Market Season is officially in full swing! Here are some of the amazing events going on this weekend in New York City! Saturday,...

Karen Seiger

Sep 24, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day – May 13, 2010: Sole Arts Jewelry

Diane Detzel, creator of Sole Arts Jewelry, makes beautiful and unique earrings and necklaces using the most unusual components: old New...

Karen Seiger

May 12, 20101 min read

Big Weekend for Markets in New York City!

Market Season is definitely upon us! Here are some great events to help make this a spectacular weekend: Saturday, April 24: Spring...

Karen Seiger

Apr 21, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: April 19, 2010: Edible Baby

I saw the red onesie with the cheeseburger on it and had to find out the story behind it. That’s how I learned about Edible Baby. When...

Karen Seiger

Apr 18, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: April 5, 2010 Yona’s Gourmet Delights

Yona’s Gourmet Delights are the perfect snack food for walking around markets all afternoon. This artisanal food purveyor got its start...

Karen Seiger

Apr 4, 20101 min read

Toast as Design Inspiration Part 2: Toaster Central

If you have been to the Greenflea in the past several years, you may have seen a dapper gentleman in a top hat, surrounded by some of the...

Karen Seiger

Mar 29, 20102 min read

Photo of the Day: March 25, 2010

The expressions on faces of the bugs, fruits and vegetables on Bugged Out‘s children’s clothing and tote bags crack me up completely. ...

Karen Seiger

Mar 24, 20101 min read

Photo of the Day: March 17, 2010

When I was a kid, paper dolls had paper clothes with paper tabs, and nothing ever stayed put. Well, thanks to Wacky Magnets at the...

Karen Seiger

Mar 16, 20101 min read

In Search of Vintage Valentines

In Search of Vintage Valentines There’s something so lovely and nostalgic about the vintage Valentine’s Day Cards. They evoke a sense of...

Karen Seiger

Feb 11, 20103 min read